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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,497 cc

T959 YVOMOT history

T959 YVO is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 117,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2026
Mileage
117,420 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T959 YVO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T959 YVO was last recorded at 117,420 miles on 29 Mar 2025, 2,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 May 2013: 84,844 miles, lower than 94,490 miles on 22 May 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
114,758 miles · 6 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,662 miles
Average per year
3,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,420 miles
  • 2024 – 114,758 miles
  • 2023 – 112,489 miles
  • 2022 – 110,075 miles
  • 2021 – 108,271 miles
  • 2020 – 106,943 miles
  • 2019 – 104,723 miles
  • 2018 – 101,910 miles
  • 2017 – 98,990 miles
  • 2016 – 95,266 miles
  • 2015 – 92,372 miles
  • 2014 – 88,187 miles
  • 2013 – 84,844 miles
  • 2012 – 81,125 miles
  • 2011 – 77,151 miles
  • 2010 – 72,585 miles
  • 2009 – 67,789 miles
  • 2008 – 62,858 miles
  • 2007 – 57,519 miles
  • 2006 – 52,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,420 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOUTERSILLS KIT FITTED
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Fuel pipes corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,420 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    117,420 miles
    Test number
    128249754626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOUTERSILLS KIT FITTED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

  2. Fail117,420 miles (+2,662)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,420 miles
    Test number
    890669371009
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOUTERSILLS KIT FITTED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

  3. Pass114,758 miles (+2,269)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    114,758 miles
    Test number
    224142992069
    • AdvisoryAll suspension pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySills not fully tested due to sill covers

  4. Pass112,489 miles (+2,414)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    112,489 miles
    Test number
    756715343492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySills not fully tested due to inner and outer sill covers
    • AdvisorySuspension pipes corroded

  5. Pass110,075 miles (+67)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    110,075 miles
    Test number
    129025952515
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear quarter corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryInner and outer plastic sills have covers so not fully tested

  6. Fail110,008 miles (+1,737)1 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,008 miles
    Test number
    805223329033
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear quarter corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryInner and outer plastic sills have covers so not fully tested

  7. Pass108,271 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,271 miles
    Test number
    625266352029
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower ball joint cover split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear quarter corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter sills not fully tested due to sills
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  8. Fail108,267 miles (+1,324)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,267 miles
    Test number
    712510230698
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower ball joint cover split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear quarter corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter sills not fully tested due to sills
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  9. Pass106,943 miles (+2,220)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    106,943 miles
    Test number
    706957372257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension pipes
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower under quarter corroded
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills undersealed
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySills not fully tested duie to covers

  10. Pass104,723 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    104,723 miles
    Test number
    973323141247
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySill's not tested due to cover's

  11. Fail104,723 miles (+2,813)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,723 miles
    Test number
    671753675511
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn on the lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySill's not tested due to cover's

  12. Pass101,910 miles (+2,920)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    101,910 miles
    Test number
    505184082225
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass98,990 miles (+3,724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    98,990 miles
    Test number
    531689217707
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass95,266 miles (+2,894)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    95,266 miles
    Test number
    117996938861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass92,372 miles (+125)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    92,372 miles
    Test number
    189433555173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Fail92,247 miles (+4,060)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,247 miles
    Test number
    685961845187
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass88,187 miles (+3,343)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,187 miles
    Test number
    935827644127
    • NoteSlight imbalance on front brakes

  18. Pass84,844 miles (-9,646)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    84,844 miles
    Test number
    856383243169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail94,490 miles (+13,365)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,490 miles
    Test number
    495222243111
    • FailureNearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFuel lines corroded

  20. Pass81,125 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    81,125 miles
    Test number
    508768852166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail81,095 miles (+3,944)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,095 miles
    Test number
    768502552185
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass77,151 miles (+4,566)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    77,151 miles
    Test number
    516278331105
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front top suspension arm inner bush
    • NoteSlight play in steering idler

  23. Pass72,585 miles (+4,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    72,585 miles
    Test number
    652829850166
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass67,789 miles (+4,931)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    67,789 miles
    Test number
    144750469125
    • NoteMinimal play in bottom ball joints

  25. Pass62,858 miles (+5,339)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    62,858 miles
    Test number
    842127058100
    • NoteFront tyres wearing close to limits on edges

  26. Pass57,519 miles (+5,423)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    57,519 miles
    Test number
    554437957184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,096 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    52,096 miles
    Test number
    290227356165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail52,082 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,082 miles
    Test number
    264086756462
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about T959 YVO

Does T959 YVO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T959 YVO expired on 28 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T959 YVO?
The MOT on T959 YVO expired on 28 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T959 YVO done?
T959 YVO was recorded at 117,420 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2025, an average of 3,473 miles a year.
Has T959 YVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T959 YVO has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T959 YVO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T959 YVO find?
T959 YVO passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear coil spring corroded; outersills kit fitted, and 3 more.

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